The Quakers are a religious group who believe that all Christians have access to the word of Christ, not just priests and other clergy, which caused them to
be persecuted in the American colonies in the late 1600s. Arthur Miller's play,
The Crucible, takes place during this time. Read the following excerpt in
which Reverend Parris references Quakers in his argument with the main
character, John Proctor.
PROCTOR: I may speak my heart, I think!
PARRIS, in a fury. What are we Quakers? We are not
Quakers here yet, Mr. Proctor.
Which of the following makes an inference based on historical context?
O A. Parris is deeply paranoid and harbors a grudge against Proctor.
O B. Parris associates speaking one's opinion with sin and evil.
O c. Parris thinks that Proctor is challenging his authority as a
reverend
O D. Parris's reaction suggests that he has a deep mistrust of
outsiders.
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